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Are you in need of help working through a difficult situation, or a history of mental health struggles and are tired of feeling alone or Miss-understood?

Samantha Hanson ( Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Clini-Coach®) is able to provide you; mental health counseling with an art therapy specialty upon request, or creative-coaching services!

Feel free to contact us for more information, including scheduling a brief Consultation call to confirm what you are looking for. Samantha can help make the proper referral to outside services as necessary.

Scroll below to see more information about Samantha Hanson and peace in Colorful Dynamics services.

Ph: 920-659-0078 – Not for emergency use

516 E Wisconsin Ave

Appleton, Wi 54911

USA

Fax: 920-843-9395

About Samantha Hanson LPC;ATR;Clini-Coach®

Samantha Has a Masters Of Science degree In Mental Health Counseling with a specialty in Art Therapy From Springfield College In Massachusetts. Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Wisconsin, and she has several Years Of Licensed experience working In different levels of Psychiatric care including; Residential, Inpatient, Day-Treatment, and Outpatient Clinic Settings. Samantha has worked with a variety of ages ranging from young children to elder adults. Prior to being licensed, Samantha has also worked In hospital settings using art as healing, residential units for those with dementia, and occupational transition services for those with special needs. She is an active member of the National Art Therapy Association and The American Counseling Association.

Samantha offers Telehealth to non local Wisconsin residents and has two physical office locations – one in Appleton (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri ) and the other Oshkosh (Tues).

Samantha has been clinically trained to use scientifically studied therapies including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy and approaches including Client centered, narrative, humanistic approaches and trauma informed care. Samantha offers a combined approach in session for individuals interested, which includes both the art therapy and traditional counseling, however each treatment plan is unique to the client and this will be a discussion as to what is best for the client to meet their needs and comfort in session.

Recently Samantha Hanson has chosen to add “Life coaching” services to her umbrella to provide more care, as not everyone needs therapy but some people need a coach!. As Samantha is a trained Creative Arts Therapist it seemed fitting to call herself a Creative Clini-Coach®!

Samantha states:
” I love animals, I’m quirky myself with a late life ADD diagnosis, and i have a lifetime of learned experiences. I experience Neurospicy ways of thinking, and I have been living in a neurotypical world so i can work with most people who come my way however If during our discovery call or our time working together we feel its not working out, i will be understanding and able to provide a referral.”

What does Samantha Hanson LPC Treat?

Peace in Colorful Dynamics

Adult Clients age 21+
Serves Children ages 10+, Adolescents and Adults
Individual sessions- However family members may be invited into the session if necessary alongside treatment.
Common Concerns (not a complete list – click here for more information)
- Emotional Irregularities
- Depression
- Anxiety/ Stress Related
- Trauma
- LGBTQ+IA accepting
- Self esteem
Uses the following approaches
Art Therapy, Narrative Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Use of Play in Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Family Systems

What is the difference between Coaching and Therapy?

Therapy: When the past is preventing your future to some extent, and you need a safe place to process situations or help processing the present day with intense feelings.

Coaching: Not everyone needs therapy, some need: Accountability Partner, Cheerleader, and or step by step help finding the way to achieve their goals! There may be some emotion-but not to the extent therapy is required to move forward.

Under Coaching Services

Samantha can offer coaching packages of individual sessions and plans to have small group options as these services grow. Check here for more information on how creative coaching can benefit you!
Why is Coaching listed Separately? – Samantha has been informed through her liability insurance that the services while similiar and under her scope of expertise , they are still different enough for safety reasons that they need to have different discussions to make sure the service is correct for the individual. Paperwork, policies and documents will reflect these differences to ensure the client is aware which service they are signing up for and can be referred out to the proper service if necessary. Clients can not be both therapy and coaching clients at the same time, even if coaching skills or therapy skills are implemented at the appropriate time in ones sessions they are utilzing the coaching service over all or the therapy service.
Samantha is an Independent Certified Optavia Health Coach – you can find more information here about the weight loss program. Samantha is a coach to support you through the program and encourages you to discuss this or any weight loss program with your doctor or contact the programs support for any questions or concerns regarding specifics of the meal plan. Feel free to contact Samantha regarding your health goals if you know you are cleared from your doctor and want to hear more about how she can support you on your health journey.
Paint Party Events – Check here for more information! Events can be held for fun , birthdays, ladies night, fundraisers, corporate events and much more! Samantha will start hosting regular paint nights at 516 e wisconsin ave starting April , but paint parties can be hosted in any location including restaurants, bars, corporate offices or even your own home ! More information coming soon- preregistration required to attend.

Tell me More about Coaching Services

Under Therapy Services

“Peace in Colorful Dynamics” is a Mental Health Clinic with a specialization in Art Therapy. The clinic is owned and operated by Samantha Hanson a clinically trained Licensed Professional Counselor, and registered Art Therapist and is located in Appleton, WI with a side location in Oshkosh Wi, and Virtual for the state of Wisconsin.
Here you have the option of Traditional Counseling and or a combined treatment of both Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy to give you an opportunity to add to your knowledge base and assist you in your journey to improved quality of life. Through assessment and analysis, each individualized treatment plan will be as unique as you are with a combined approach of artistic media and counseling. The art is not a requirement, only an opportunity.
Please keep in mind, It took time for the anxiety to build; it will take time for the anxiety to decrease. Be it talking or creating, together we will find a way to help you live the life you deserve. Whether in person or through virtual counseling, we can both engage in creating during the appointment. All supplies will be provided for in-person sessions.
In the event of your concerns requiring specialized training such as severe anxiety, severe depression, autism, adhd, or another area of concern that Samantha may not have enough training to support, Samantha will assist you in finding a referral. Samantha has a strong knowledge base however is a general counselor with outpatient status.

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You explained Coaching – What Is Art Therapy?

Please Note: Art Therapy may look different with Telehealth services.

Traditionally, Art Therapy is an expressive form of “talk therapy”. If you have difficulty finding the words when it comes to daily stress or anxiety, using the senses and sensory output (being creative or hands on with the materials) can be helpful in identifying and expressing your needs. In creating and discussing through art, it may be less stressful to recall memories or events alone. The act of creating can be mindful, meditative and relaxing from using repetitive movements. Art Therapy can also be used as a method of distraction from stress.

Click here for Examples of Art Therapy